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The Week Ahead at the United Nations

14 JuneΜύ - 20 June 2025

(Please note that this is a working document and is subject to change)

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Saturday, 14 June

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Sunday, 15 June

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.Μύ

Monday, 16 June

Today is International Day of Family Remittances.Μύ

This morning, the Security Council will is scheduled to hold consultations on Protection of civilians in armed conflict. In the afternoon, the Security Council is scheduled to hold consultations on Sudan. Μύ

At 10:00 a.m., the General Assembly will hold its 78th plenary meeting.ΜύΜύ

Also, at 10:00 a.m., in Conference Room 5, there will be a high-level event entitled β€œHate Speech and the Artificial Intelligence Nexus: Building Coalitions to Reclaim Inclusive and Safe Spaces Free of Hatred” on the occasion of the Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect, the Gardens of the Righteous Worldwide and the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex.Μύ

At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.β€―βΆΔ―βΆΔ―Μύ

At 15:00 p.m., the General Assembly will hold its 79th plenary meeting.Μύ

In Geneva, the , organized by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) Statistics and Population Divisions, and the , will be held from 16 – 18 June. Μύ

In Bonn, Germany, the and the are expected to release itsΜύHunger Hotspots report. Μύ

Tuesday, 17 June

Today is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.Μύ

This morning, the Security Council is scheduled to hold a briefing on the Middle East, followed by consultations on the Middle East (Syria).ΜύΜύ

At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV. This will be followed by a briefing by the Spokesperson for the President of the General Assembly.β€―βΆΔ―βΆΔ―β€―β€―Μύ

In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists.β€―β€―Μύ

In Santiago, Chile, the will hold a press briefing on the (embargo 12:30 pm on 19 June). Μύ

Speakers:Μύ Μύ

  • Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General of UN Trade and Development Μύ
  • Nan Li Collins, UNCTAD Director for Investment and EnterpriseΜύ

ΜύIn Punta del Este, Uruguay, at the Convention and Exhibition Center, the Executive Director of the will convene an Intergovernmental Meeting to consider the establishment of a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution. The meeting will take place back-to-back with the resumed third session of the ad hoc open-ended working group on a science-policy panel to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution (OEWG 3.2), which will take place from 14-18 June at the same venue.Μύ

Friday, 20 June

Today is International Albinism Awareness Day.

At noon, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General will hold a press briefing, broadcast live on UN Web TV.β€―βΆΔ―

In Geneva, the UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists. Μύ